Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that a woman is in a critical condition in hospital following an incident near the Etihad Stadium in east Manchester.
Officers were called to the junction of Alan Turing Way and Ashton New Road on Sunday evening (October 25) over reports of a woman falling from height. A large cordon was put in place at the scene.
Police cordon and investigation
The footbridge over the junction linking the Manchester City ground with their football academy was also understood to have been taped off. An eyewitness reported seeing detectives and crime scene investigation officers working at the scene.
In an update issued on Monday morning, Greater Manchester Police confirmed that officers were called to the scene and the woman was rushed to hospital by emergency crews.
Statement from Greater Manchester Police
In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "At around 6.50pm last night (25 October), officers were called to reports of a woman falling from height on Ashton New Road, Manchester."
"Sadly, she was subsequently taken to hospital where she remains in a critical condition. Enquiries are ongoing."
